Human Security / Human Rights
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34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain
New arrivals jump to highest since 2020 but are still fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite eased controls in China
Beyond cardboard characters: The evolution of North Korean defectors on screen
Hit shows like ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Money Heist’ show how ROK film and TV has moved past anti-communist tropes of the past
North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
Expert calls grain shipments ‘a big deal’ that could ensure more North Koreans can eat amid concerns about food shortage
State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion
An in-depth analysis of founding leader’s birthday, suspicious financial aid and criticism of ROK response to US leaks
How North Korea handles nuclear waste: From risky disposal to deals with Taiwan
DPRK’s waste management practices have been criticized as ‘atrocious,’ but Pyongyang has engaged on the issue before
How learning English empowers North Korean refugees – Ep. 284
Eunju Kim and Eunkoo Lee discuss defectors’ difficult journeys to freedom and how they overcome prejudice in the ROK
How South Korea’s right and left stifle debate on North Korea and Japan
Legal restrictions risk warping discourse and public policy as Seoul takes harder line on DPRK and moves closer to Tokyo
Kim Jong Un opens first stage of 10,000-home construction project in Pyongyang
Ceremony to mark Kim Il Sung’s birthday comes amid uneven progress on high-profile efforts to improve housing
As North Korean missiles soar, the skies around peninsula grow more dangerous
Frequency and diversity of launches put more aircraft at risk, increasing likelihood of disruptions and even catastrophe
Ask a North Korean: What is it like to raise a child in the DPRK?
Mothers do the best they can for their children but face challenges ranging from poor health care to paying for school
